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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.29, 700.27 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.29, 700.27 and 341.19 is: 470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.29 : 700.27 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.29/700.27 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.29x = 700.27 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.29x = 238,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,925.12/507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.98

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