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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.07, 701.16 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.07, 701.16 and 287.11 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.07 : 701.16 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.07/701.16 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.07x = 701.16 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.07x = 201,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,309.85/508.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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