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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.70, 700.67 and 361.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.70, 700.67 and 361.00 is: 498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.70 : 700.67 = 361.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.70/700.67 = 361.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.70x = 700.67 × 361.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.70x = 252,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,936.56/507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.21

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