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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.36, 701.56 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.36, 701.56 and 284.32 is: 392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.36 : 701.56 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.36/701.56 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.36x = 701.56 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.36x = 199,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,467.54/508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.37

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