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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 700.89 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 700.89 and 341.91 is: 471.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 700.89 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/700.89 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 700.89 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 239,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,641.30/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.77

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