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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.28, 701.42 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.28, 701.42 and 275.40 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.28 : 701.42 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.28/701.42 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.28x = 701.42 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.28x = 193,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,173.60/508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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