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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.01, 701.05 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.01, 701.05 and 275.13 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.01 : 701.05 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.01/701.05 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.01x = 701.05 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.01x = 192,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,883.38/508.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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