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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 700.32 and 409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 700.32 and 409.12 is: 565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 700.32 = 409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/700.32 = 409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 700.32 × 409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 286,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,514.92/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.12

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