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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.34, 702.27 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.34, 702.27 and 342.50 is: 473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.34 : 702.27 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.34/702.27 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.34x = 702.27 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.34x = 240,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,523.96/508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.15

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