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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.28, 701.45 and 287.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.28, 701.45 and 287.23 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.28 : 701.45 = 287.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.28/701.45 = 287.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.28x = 701.45 × 287.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.28x = 201,476.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,476.05/508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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