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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.20, 701.27 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.20, 701.27 and 287.11 is: 396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.20 : 701.27 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.20/701.27 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.20x = 701.27 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.20x = 201,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,340.19/508.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.18

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