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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 701.15 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 701.15 and 287.06 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 701.15 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/701.15 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 701.15 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 201,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,272.12/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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