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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.15, 700.86 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.15, 700.86 and 342.28 is: 472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.15 : 700.86 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.15/700.86 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.15x = 700.86 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.15x = 239,890.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,890.36/508.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.09

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