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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 700.36 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 700.36 and 367.88 is: 507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 700.36 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/700.36 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 700.36 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 257,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,648.44/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.62

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