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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.28, 700.24 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.28, 700.24 and 341.44 is: 471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.28 : 700.24 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.28/700.24 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.28x = 700.24 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.28x = 239,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,089.95/507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.32

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