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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.76, 700.38 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.76, 700.38 and 348.50 is: 480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.76 : 700.38 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.76/700.38 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.76x = 700.38 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.76x = 244,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,084.18/507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.71

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