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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.24, 700.79 and 351.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.24, 700.79 and 351.10 is: 484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.24 : 700.79 = 351.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.24/700.79 = 351.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.24x = 700.79 × 351.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.24x = 246,046.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,046.49/508.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.11

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