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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.52, 702.10 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.52, 702.10 and 334.16 is: 461.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.52 : 702.10 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.52/702.10 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.52x = 702.10 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.52x = 234,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,613.74/508.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.37

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