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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.28, 701.37 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.28, 701.37 and 284.20 is: 392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.28 : 701.37 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.28/701.37 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.28x = 701.37 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.28x = 199,329.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,329.35/508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.17

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