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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 700.48 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 700.48 and 358.40 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 700.48 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/700.48 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 700.48 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 251,052.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,052.03/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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