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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.40, 701.88 and 351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.40, 701.88 and 351.26 is: 484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.40 : 701.88 = 351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.40/701.88 = 351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.40x = 701.88 × 351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.40x = 246,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,542.37/508.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.94

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