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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.41, 701.60 and 287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.41, 701.60 and 287.40 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.41 : 701.60 = 287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.41/701.60 = 287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.41x = 701.60 × 287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.41x = 201,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,639.84/508.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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