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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.29, 699.05 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.29, 699.05 and 351.77 is: 484.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.29 : 699.05 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.29/699.05 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.29x = 699.05 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.29x = 245,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,903.06/507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.74

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