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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.76, 700.44 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.76, 700.44 and 368.36 is: 508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.76 : 700.44 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.76/700.44 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.76x = 700.44 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.76x = 258,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,014.08/507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.14

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