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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 701.70 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 701.70 and 369.84 is: 510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 701.70 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/701.70 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 701.70 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 259,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,516.73/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.06

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