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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.15, 701.18 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.15, 701.18 and 284.08 is: 391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.15 : 701.18 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.15/701.18 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.15x = 701.18 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.15x = 199,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,192.02/508.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.99

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