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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.71, 702.11 and 322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.71, 702.11 and 322.10 is: 444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.71 : 702.11 = 322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.71/702.11 = 322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.71x = 702.11 × 322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.71x = 226,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,144.51/508.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.55

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