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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.74, 699.86 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.74, 699.86 and 367.86 is: 507.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.74 : 699.86 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.74/699.86 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.74x = 699.86 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.74x = 257,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,450.50/507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.05

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