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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.26, 701.38 and 275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.26, 701.38 and 275.38 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.26 : 701.38 = 275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.26/701.38 = 275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.26x = 701.38 × 275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.26x = 193,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,146.02/508.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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