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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.46, 701.69 and 287.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.46, 701.69 and 287.41 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.46 : 701.69 = 287.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.46/701.69 = 287.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.46x = 701.69 × 287.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.46x = 201,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,672.64/508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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