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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.23, 700.78 and 417.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.23, 700.78 and 417.00 is: 575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.23 : 700.78 = 417.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.23/700.78 = 417.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.23x = 700.78 × 417.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.23x = 292,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,228.03/508.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.00

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