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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 702.54 and 343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 702.54 and 343.56 is: 474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 702.54 = 343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/702.54 = 343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 702.54 × 343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 241,364.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,364.64/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.32

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