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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.77, 702.18 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.77, 702.18 and 374.49 is: 516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.77 : 702.18 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.77/702.18 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.77x = 702.18 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.77x = 262,959.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,959.39/508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.85

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