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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.13, 701.29 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.13, 701.29 and 287.13 is: 396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.13 : 701.29 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.13/701.29 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.13x = 701.29 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.13x = 201,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,361.40/508.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.28

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