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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.34, 701.34 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.34, 701.34 and 301.34 is: 415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.34 : 701.34 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.34/701.34 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.34x = 701.34 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.34x = 211,341.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,341.80/508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.75

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