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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.24, 701.56 and 397.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.24, 701.56 and 397.27 is: 548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.24 : 701.56 = 397.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.24/701.56 = 397.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.24x = 701.56 × 397.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.24x = 278,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,708.74/508.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.38

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