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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.10, 701.21 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.10, 701.21 and 383.54 is: 529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.10 : 701.21 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.10/701.21 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.10x = 701.21 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.10x = 268,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,942.08/508.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.31

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