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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.74, 699.67 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.74, 699.67 and 360.11 is: 496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.74 : 699.67 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.74/699.67 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.74x = 699.67 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.74x = 251,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,960.36/507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.24

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