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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.41, 701.57 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.41, 701.57 and 284.34 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.41 : 701.57 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.41/701.57 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.41x = 701.57 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.41x = 199,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,487.76/508.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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