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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.02, 701.03 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.02, 701.03 and 286.92 is: 395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.02 : 701.03 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.02/701.03 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.02x = 701.03 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.02x = 201,138.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,138.09/508.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.93

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