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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.34, 701.16 and 390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.34, 701.16 and 390.62 is: 538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.34 : 701.16 = 390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.34/701.16 = 390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.34x = 701.16 × 390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.34x = 273,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,887.12/508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.79

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