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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.53, 700.11 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.53, 700.11 and 359.91 is: 496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.53 : 700.11 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.53/700.11 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.53x = 700.11 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.53x = 251,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,976.59/507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.48

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