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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.14, 701.63 and 397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.14, 701.63 and 397.41 is: 548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.14 : 701.63 = 397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.14/701.63 = 397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.14x = 701.63 × 397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.14x = 278,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,831.65/508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.73

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