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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.94, 702.47 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.94, 702.47 and 343.64 is: 474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.94 : 702.47 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.94/702.47 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.94x = 702.47 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.94x = 241,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,396.79/508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.31

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