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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.42, 701.62 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.42, 701.62 and 275.55 is: 380.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.42 : 701.62 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.42/701.62 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.42x = 701.62 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.42x = 193,331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,331.39/508.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.26

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