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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.40, 701.76 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.40, 701.76 and 361.46 is: 498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.40 : 701.76 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.40/701.76 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.40x = 701.76 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.40x = 253,653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,653.31/508.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.93

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