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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.31, 699.23 and 357.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.31, 699.23 and 357.97 is: 493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.31 : 699.23 = 357.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.31/699.23 = 357.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.31x = 699.23 × 357.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.31x = 250,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,303.82/507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.39

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