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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.45, 701.64 and 287.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.45, 701.64 and 287.41 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.45 : 701.64 = 287.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.45/701.64 = 287.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.45x = 701.64 × 287.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.45x = 201,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,658.35/508.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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