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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 701.02 and 275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 701.02 and 275.11 is: 379.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 701.02 = 275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/701.02 = 275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 701.02 × 275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 192,855.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,855.17/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.65

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