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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.05, 700.38 and 376.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.05, 700.38 and 376.83 is: 519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.05 : 700.38 = 376.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.05/700.38 = 376.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.05x = 700.38 × 376.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.05x = 263,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,924.20/508.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.48

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