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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.34, 701.88 and 391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.34, 701.88 and 391.70 is: 540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.34 : 701.88 = 391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.34/701.88 = 391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.34x = 701.88 × 391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.34x = 274,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,926.40/508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.83

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