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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.18, 699.26 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.18, 699.26 and 341.28 is: 470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.18 : 699.26 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.18/699.26 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.18x = 699.26 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.18x = 238,643.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,643.45/507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.53

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