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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.75, 701.80 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.75, 701.80 and 342.68 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.75 : 701.80 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.75/701.80 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.75x = 701.80 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.75x = 240,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,492.82/508.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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