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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.11, 699.83 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.11, 699.83 and 338.76 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.11 : 699.83 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.11/699.83 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.11x = 699.83 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.11x = 237,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,072.72/507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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