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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.35, 699.27 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.35, 699.27 and 341.51 is: 470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.35 : 699.27 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.35/699.27 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.35x = 699.27 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.35x = 238,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,804.20/507.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.69

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