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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.90, 700.57 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.90, 700.57 and 360.28 is: 496.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.90 : 700.57 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.90/700.57 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.90x = 700.57 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.90x = 252,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,401.67/507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.95

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