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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.12, 699.28 and 341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.12, 699.28 and 341.36 is: 470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.12 : 699.28 = 341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.12/699.28 = 341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.12x = 699.28 × 341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.12x = 238,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,706.22/507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.71

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