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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.38, 701.46 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.38, 701.46 and 390.48 is: 538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.38 : 701.46 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.38/701.46 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.38x = 701.46 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.38x = 273,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,906.10/508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.78

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