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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.50, 699.98 and 341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.50, 699.98 and 341.45 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.50 : 699.98 = 341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.50/699.98 = 341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.50x = 699.98 × 341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.50x = 239,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,005.59/507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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