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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 762.92 and 346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 762.92 and 346.66 is: 519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 762.92 = 346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/762.92 = 346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 762.92 × 346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 264,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,473.85/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.80

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