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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.23, 699.68 and 341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.23, 699.68 and 341.67 is: 471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.23 : 699.68 = 341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.23/699.68 = 341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.23x = 699.68 × 341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.23x = 239,054.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,054.46/507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.30

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