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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.18, 701.29 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.18, 701.29 and 275.31 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.18 : 701.29 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.18/701.29 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.18x = 701.29 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.18x = 193,068.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,068.64/508.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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