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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 700.10 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 700.10 and 352.16 is: 485.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 700.10 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/700.10 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 700.10 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 246,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,541.95/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.97

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