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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 699.18 and 367.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 699.18 and 367.17 is: 506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 699.18 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/699.18 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 699.18 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 256,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,716.54/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.10

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