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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.10, 701.19 and 275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.10, 701.19 and 275.23 is: 379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.10 : 701.19 = 275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.10/701.19 = 275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.10x = 701.19 × 275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.10x = 192,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,985.74/508.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.82

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