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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 761.97 and 346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 761.97 and 346.69 is: 520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 761.97 = 346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/761.97 = 346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 761.97 × 346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 264,169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,169.63/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.04

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