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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.20, 701.06 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.20, 701.06 and 301.16 is: 415.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.20 : 701.06 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.20/701.06 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.20x = 701.06 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.20x = 211,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,131.23/508.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.45

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