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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 700.01 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 700.01 and 359.92 is: 496.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 700.01 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/700.01 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 700.01 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 251,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,947.60/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.70

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