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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.18, 699.69 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.18, 699.69 and 350.02 is: 482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.18 : 699.69 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.18/699.69 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.18x = 699.69 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.18x = 244,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,905.49/507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.88

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