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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.22, 701.26 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.22, 701.26 and 295.46 is: 407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.22 : 701.26 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.22/701.26 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.22x = 701.26 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.22x = 207,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,194.28/508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.69

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