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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.09, 701.10 and 287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.09, 701.10 and 287.03 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.09 : 701.10 = 287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.09/701.10 = 287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.09x = 701.10 × 287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.09x = 201,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,238.49/508.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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