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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 699.44 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 699.44 and 359.64 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 699.44 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/699.44 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 699.44 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 251,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,544.80/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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