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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.17, 699.83 and 359.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.17, 699.83 and 359.75 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.17 : 699.83 = 359.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.17/699.83 = 359.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.17x = 699.83 × 359.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.17x = 251,758.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,758.54/507.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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