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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 700.41 and 341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 700.41 and 341.98 is: 471.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 700.41 = 341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/700.41 = 341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 700.41 × 341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 239,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,526.21/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.77

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