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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.08, 701.11 and 287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.08, 701.11 and 287.03 is: 396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.08 : 701.11 = 287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.08/701.11 = 287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.08x = 701.11 × 287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.08x = 201,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,241.71/508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.08

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