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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.74, 700.22 and 365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.74, 700.22 and 365.62 is: 504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.74 : 700.22 = 365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.74/700.22 = 365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.74x = 700.22 × 365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.74x = 256,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,014.44/507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.22

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