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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 702 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 702 and 334.20 is: 461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 702 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/702 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 702 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 234,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,608.40/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.21

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