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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.15, 701.25 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.15, 701.25 and 287.11 is: 396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.15 : 701.25 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.15/701.25 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.15x = 701.25 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.15x = 201,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,332.38/508.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.21

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