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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 701.10 and 287.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 701.10 and 287.05 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 701.10 = 287.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/701.10 = 287.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 701.10 × 287.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 201,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,250.76/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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