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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.36, 701.90 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.36, 701.90 and 322.02 is: 444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.36 : 701.90 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.36/701.90 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.36x = 701.90 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.36x = 226,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,025.84/508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.62

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