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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.70, 701.56 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.70, 701.56 and 342.90 is: 472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.70 : 701.56 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.70/701.56 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.70x = 701.56 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.70x = 240,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,565.35/508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.91

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