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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 701.14 and 286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 701.14 and 286.98 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 701.14 = 286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/701.14 = 286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 701.14 × 286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 201,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,213.16/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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