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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 700.27 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 700.27 and 352.40 is: 486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 700.27 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/700.27 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 700.27 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 246,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,770.77/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.20

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