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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.56, 700.56 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.56, 700.56 and 377.52 is: 520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.56 : 700.56 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.56/700.56 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.56x = 700.56 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.56x = 264,475.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,475.41/508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.05

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