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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.22, 701.34 and 287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.22, 701.34 and 287.16 is: 396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.22 : 701.34 = 287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.22/701.34 = 287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.22x = 701.34 × 287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.22x = 201,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,396.79/508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.28

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