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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.07, 701.13 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.07, 701.13 and 275.19 is: 379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.07 : 701.13 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.07/701.13 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.07x = 701.13 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.07x = 192,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,943.96/508.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.76

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