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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.35, 699.90 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.35, 699.90 and 367.23 is: 506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.35 : 699.90 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.35/699.90 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.35x = 699.90 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.35x = 257,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,024.28/507.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.61

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