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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.94, 700.95 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.94, 700.95 and 275.06 is: 379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.94 : 700.95 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.94/700.95 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.94x = 700.95 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.94x = 192,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,806.09/507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.59

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