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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.48, 702.48 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.48, 702.48 and 353.68 is: 488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.48 : 702.48 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.48/702.48 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.48x = 702.48 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.48x = 248,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,453.13/508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.62

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