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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.76, 701.76 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.76, 701.76 and 349.50 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.76 : 701.76 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.76/701.76 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.76x = 701.76 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.76x = 245,265.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,265.12/508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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