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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.02, 760.14 and 302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.02, 760.14 and 302.70 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.02 : 760.14 = 302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.02/760.14 = 302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.02x = 760.14 × 302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.02x = 230,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,094.38/508.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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