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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 699.58 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 699.58 and 367.32 is: 506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 699.58 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/699.58 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 699.58 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 256,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,969.73/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.12

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