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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 701.19 and 383.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 701.19 and 383.65 is: 529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 701.19 = 383.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/701.19 = 383.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 701.19 × 383.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 269,009.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,009.79/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.59

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