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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.64, 701.52 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.64, 701.52 and 361 is: 498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.64 : 701.52 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.64/701.52 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.64x = 701.52 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.64x = 253,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,248.72/507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.87

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