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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.38, 700.92 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.38, 700.92 and 342.24 is: 471.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.38 : 700.92 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.38/700.92 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.38x = 700.92 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.38x = 239,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,882.86/508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.86

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