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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.79, 700.53 and 342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.79, 700.53 and 342.10 is: 471.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.79 : 700.53 = 342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.79/700.53 = 342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.79x = 700.53 × 342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.79x = 239,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,651.31/507.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.95

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