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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 700.11 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 700.11 and 352.26 is: 486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 700.11 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/700.11 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 700.11 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 246,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,620.75/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.20

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