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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.03, 701.26 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.03, 701.26 and 358.85 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.03 : 701.26 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.03/701.26 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.03x = 701.26 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.03x = 251,648.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,648.01/508.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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