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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.20, 700.02 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.20, 700.02 and 391.56 is: 539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.20 : 700.02 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.20/700.02 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.20x = 700.02 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.20x = 274,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,099.83/508.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.35

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