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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.21, 699.75 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.21, 699.75 and 341.24 is: 470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.21 : 699.75 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.21/699.75 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.21x = 699.75 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.21x = 238,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,779.19/507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.77

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