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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 699.62 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 699.62 and 366.90 is: 505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 699.62 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/699.62 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 699.62 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 256,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,688.74/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.99

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