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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.22, 701.40 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.22, 701.40 and 368.78 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.22 : 701.40 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.22/701.40 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.22x = 701.40 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.22x = 258,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,662.29/508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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