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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 699.21 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 699.21 and 341.42 is: 470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 699.21 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/699.21 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 699.21 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 238,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,720.78/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.63

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