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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.77, 701.86 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.77, 701.86 and 368.66 is: 508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.77 : 701.86 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.77/701.86 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.77x = 701.86 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.77x = 258,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,747.71/508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.58

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