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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.79, 699.73 and 352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.79, 699.73 and 352.27 is: 485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.79 : 699.73 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.79/699.73 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.79x = 699.73 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.79x = 246,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,493.89/507.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.42

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