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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.73, 702.16 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.73, 702.16 and 331.38 is: 457.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.73 : 702.16 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.73/702.16 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.73x = 702.16 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.73x = 232,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,676.61/508.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.37

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