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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.93, 700.45 and 350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.93, 700.45 and 350.31 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.93 : 700.45 = 350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.93/700.45 = 350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.93x = 700.45 × 350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.93x = 245,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,374.64/507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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