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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.84, 702.30 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.84, 702.30 and 322.42 is: 445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.84 : 702.30 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.84/702.30 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.84x = 702.30 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.84x = 226,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,435.57/508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.00

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