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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.36, 701.33 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.36, 701.33 and 359.20 is: 495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.36 : 701.33 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.36/701.33 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.36x = 701.33 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.36x = 251,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,914.19/508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.55

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