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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 702.18 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 702.18 and 353.52 is: 488.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 702.18 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/702.18 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 702.18 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 248,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,234.67/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.00

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