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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.03, 699.72 and 367.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.03, 699.72 and 367.11 is: 506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.03 : 699.72 = 367.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.03/699.72 = 367.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.03x = 699.72 × 367.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.03x = 256,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,874.21/507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.63

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