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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.54, 700.20 and 341.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.54, 700.20 and 341.81 is: 471.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.54 : 700.20 = 341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.54/700.20 = 341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.54x = 700.20 × 341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.54x = 239,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,335.36/507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.56

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