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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.26, 701.43 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.26, 701.43 and 287.22 is: 396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.26 : 701.43 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.26/701.43 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.26x = 701.43 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.26x = 201,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,464.72/508.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.38

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