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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 715.44 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 715.44 and 507.66 is: 698.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 715.44 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/715.44 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 715.44 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 363,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,200.27/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.52

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