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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.88, 700.80 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.88, 700.80 and 353.36 is: 486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.88 : 700.80 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.88/700.80 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.88x = 700.80 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.88x = 247,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,634.69/508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.63

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