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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.05, 699.69 and 391.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.05, 699.69 and 391.41 is: 539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.05 : 699.69 = 391.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.05/699.69 = 391.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.05x = 699.69 × 391.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.05x = 273,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,865.66/508.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.05

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