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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.93, 700.93 and 275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.93, 700.93 and 275.05 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.93 : 700.93 = 275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.93/700.93 = 275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.93x = 700.93 × 275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.93x = 192,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,790.80/507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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