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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.40, 701.88 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.40, 701.88 and 334.24 is: 461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.40 : 701.88 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.40/701.88 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.40x = 701.88 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.40x = 234,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,596.37/508.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.44

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