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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 700.08 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 700.08 and 352.08 is: 485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 700.08 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/700.08 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 700.08 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 246,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,484.17/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.93

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