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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.30, 701.49 and 287.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.30, 701.49 and 287.29 is: 396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.30 : 701.49 = 287.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.30/701.49 = 287.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.30x = 701.49 × 287.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.30x = 201,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,531.06/508.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.48

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