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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.08, 700.68 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.08, 700.68 and 352.56 is: 486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.08 : 700.68 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.08/700.68 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.08x = 700.68 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.08x = 247,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,031.74/508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.21

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