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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.88, 700.45 and 342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.88, 700.45 and 342.03 is: 471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.88 : 700.45 = 342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.88/700.45 = 342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.88x = 700.45 × 342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.88x = 239,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,574.91/507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.72

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