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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.03, 701.10 and 368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.03, 701.10 and 368.11 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.03 : 701.10 = 368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.03/701.10 = 368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.03x = 701.10 × 368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.03x = 258,081.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,081.92/508.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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