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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.48, 700.98 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.48, 700.98 and 358.80 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.48 : 700.98 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.48/700.98 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.48x = 700.98 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.48x = 251,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,514.57/508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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