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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.05, 701.18 and 284.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.05, 701.18 and 284.00 is: 391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.05 : 701.18 = 284.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.05/701.18 = 284.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.05x = 701.18 × 284.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.05x = 199,132.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,132.89/508.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.96

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