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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.18, 701.51 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.18, 701.51 and 358.92 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.18 : 701.51 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.18/701.51 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.18x = 701.51 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.18x = 251,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,785.97/508.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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