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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.09, 701.16 and 275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.09, 701.16 and 275.21 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.09 : 701.16 = 275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.09/701.16 = 275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.09x = 701.16 × 275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.09x = 192,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,964.87/508.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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