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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.31, 700.79 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.31, 700.79 and 403.75 is: 556.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.31 : 700.79 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.31/700.79 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.31x = 700.79 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.31x = 282,943.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,943.27/508.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.63

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