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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.64, 701.52 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.64, 701.52 and 343.04 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.64 : 701.52 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.64/701.52 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.64x = 701.52 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.64x = 240,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,649.42/508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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