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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.37, 701.55 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.37, 701.55 and 275.49 is: 380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.37 : 701.55 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.37/701.55 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.37x = 701.55 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.37x = 193,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,270.01/508.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.18

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