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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 700.11 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 700.11 and 359.90 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 700.11 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/700.11 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 700.11 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 251,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,969.59/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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