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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.97, 762.46 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.97, 762.46 and 346.25 is: 518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.97 : 762.46 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.97/762.46 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.97x = 762.46 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.97x = 264,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,001.78/508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.70

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