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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.01, 700.97 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.01, 700.97 and 295.28 is: 407.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.01 : 700.97 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.01/700.97 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.01x = 700.97 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.01x = 206,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,981.73/508.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.44

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