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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 698.76 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 698.76 and 359.54 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 698.76 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/698.76 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 698.76 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 251,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,232.17/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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