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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.87, 702.24 and 331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.87, 702.24 and 331.90 is: 458.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.87 : 702.24 = 331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.87/702.24 = 331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.87x = 702.24 × 331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.87x = 233,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,073.46/508.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.02

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