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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 700.02 and 367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 700.02 and 367.78 is: 507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 700.02 = 367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/700.02 = 367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 700.02 × 367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 257,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,453.36/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.58

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