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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.89, 699.86 and 350.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.89, 699.86 and 350.57 is: 483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.89 : 699.86 = 350.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.89/699.86 = 350.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.89x = 699.86 × 350.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.89x = 245,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,348.17/507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.07

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