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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.33, 701.47 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.33, 701.47 and 287.32 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.33 : 701.47 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.33/701.47 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.33x = 701.47 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.33x = 201,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,546.36/508.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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