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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.94, 701.25 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.94, 701.25 and 352.90 is: 487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.94 : 701.25 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.94/701.25 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.94x = 701.25 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.94x = 247,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,471.13/507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.21

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