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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.87, 700.29 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.87, 700.29 and 367.74 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.87 : 700.29 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.87/700.29 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.87x = 700.29 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.87x = 257,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,524.64/507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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