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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.56, 701.74 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.56, 701.74 and 368.88 is: 509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.56 : 701.74 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.56/701.74 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.56x = 701.74 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.56x = 258,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,857.85/508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.00

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