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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 701.60 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 701.60 and 368.60 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 701.60 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/701.60 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 701.60 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 258,604.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,604.41/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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