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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.34, 700.32 and 360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.34, 700.32 and 360.37 is: 497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.34 : 700.32 = 360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.34/700.32 = 360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.34x = 700.32 × 360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.34x = 252,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,374.32/507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.45

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