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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.26, 701.45 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.26, 701.45 and 287.27 is: 396.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.26 : 701.45 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.26/701.45 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.26x = 701.45 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.26x = 201,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,505.54/508.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.46

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