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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.06, 701.30 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.06, 701.30 and 350.56 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.06 : 701.30 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.06/701.30 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.06x = 701.30 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.06x = 245,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,847.73/508.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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