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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.53, 700.77 and 350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.53, 700.77 and 350.36 is: 483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.53 : 700.77 = 350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.53/700.77 = 350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.53x = 700.77 × 350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.53x = 245,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,521.78/507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.76

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