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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.07, 701.14 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.07, 701.14 and 287.08 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.07 : 701.14 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.07/701.14 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.07x = 701.14 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.07x = 201,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,283.27/508.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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