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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 701.12 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 701.12 and 300.96 is: 415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 701.12 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/701.12 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 701.12 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 211,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,009.08/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.37

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