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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 702.48 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 702.48 and 343.24 is: 473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 702.48 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/702.48 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 702.48 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 241,119.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,119.24/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.90

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