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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.17, 701.70 and 342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.17, 701.70 and 342.93 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.17 : 701.70 = 342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.17/701.70 = 342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.17x = 701.70 × 342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.17x = 240,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,633.98/508.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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