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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.08, 701.15 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.08, 701.15 and 287.10 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.08 : 701.15 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.08/701.15 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.08x = 701.15 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.08x = 201,298.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,298.73/508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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