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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.38, 700.80 and 390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.38, 700.80 and 390.42 is: 538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.38 : 700.80 = 390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.38/700.80 = 390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.38x = 700.80 × 390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.38x = 273,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,606.34/508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.19

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