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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.16, 701.27 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.16, 701.27 and 287.12 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.16 : 701.27 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.16/701.27 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.16x = 701.27 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.16x = 201,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,345.85/508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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