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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.90, 700.63 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.90, 700.63 and 360.27 is: 496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.90 : 700.63 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.90/700.63 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.90x = 700.63 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.90x = 252,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,414.17/507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.98

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