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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.76, 702.42 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.76, 702.42 and 322.36 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.76 : 702.42 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.76/702.42 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.76x = 702.42 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.76x = 226,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,432.11/508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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