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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.84, 702.21 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.84, 702.21 and 301.84 is: 416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.84 : 702.21 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.84/702.21 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.84x = 702.21 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.84x = 211,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,955.07/508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.55

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