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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.47, 702.23 and 351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.47, 702.23 and 351.33 is: 485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.47 : 702.23 = 351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.47/702.23 = 351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.47x = 702.23 × 351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.47x = 246,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,714.47/508.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.21

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