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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 701.04 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 701.04 and 275.13 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 701.04 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/701.04 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 701.04 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 192,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,877.14/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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