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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.41, 699.84 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.41, 699.84 and 401.90 is: 553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.41 : 699.84 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.41/699.84 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.41x = 699.84 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.41x = 281,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,262.20/508.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.22

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