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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 702.09 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 702.09 and 342.99 is: 473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 702.09 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/702.09 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 702.09 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 240,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,809.85/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.23

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