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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.93, 701.70 and 342.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.93, 701.70 and 342.85 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.93 : 701.70 = 342.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.93/701.70 = 342.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.93x = 701.70 × 342.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.93x = 240,576.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,576.13/508.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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