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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.15, 699.48 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.15, 699.48 and 341.28 is: 470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.15 : 699.48 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.15/699.48 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.15x = 699.48 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.15x = 238,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,718.53/507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.71

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