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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.31, 700.61 and 358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.31, 700.61 and 358.99 is: 494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.31 : 700.61 = 358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.31/700.61 = 358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.31x = 700.61 × 358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.31x = 251,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,511.98/508.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.80

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