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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 699.84 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 699.84 and 374.44 is: 516.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 699.84 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/699.84 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 699.84 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 262,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,046.22/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.49

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