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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.98, 702.12 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.98, 702.12 and 341.22 is: 470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.98 : 702.12 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.98/702.12 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.98x = 702.12 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.98x = 239,577.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,577.39/508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.70

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