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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.92, 701.67 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.92, 701.67 and 402.66 is: 556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.92 : 701.67 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.92/701.67 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.92x = 701.67 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.92x = 282,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,535.95/507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.27

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