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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.28, 701.43 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.28, 701.43 and 301.28 is: 415.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.28 : 701.43 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.28/701.43 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.28x = 701.43 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.28x = 211,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,326.83/508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.77

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