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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.78, 701.91 and 334.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.78, 701.91 and 334.21 is: 461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.78 : 701.91 = 334.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.78/701.91 = 334.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.78x = 701.91 × 334.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.78x = 234,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,585.34/508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.07

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