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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 700.44 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 700.44 and 341.52 is: 471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 700.44 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/700.44 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 700.44 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 239,214.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,214.27/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.49

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