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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.28, 701.38 and 403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.28, 701.38 and 403.63 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.28 : 701.38 = 403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.28/701.38 = 403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.28x = 701.38 × 403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.28x = 283,095.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,095.25/508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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