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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.82, 701.93 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.82, 701.93 and 357.41 is: 493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.82 : 701.93 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.82/701.93 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.82x = 701.93 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.82x = 250,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,879.45/508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.07

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