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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.06, 701.13 and 287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.06, 701.13 and 287.02 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.06 : 701.13 = 287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.06/701.13 = 287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.06x = 701.13 × 287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.06x = 201,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,240.29/508.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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