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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.12, 701.20 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.12, 701.20 and 275.24 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.12 : 701.20 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.12/701.20 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.12x = 701.20 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.12x = 192,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,998.29/508.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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