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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.47, 701.66 and 284.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.47, 701.66 and 284.41 is: 392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.47 : 701.66 = 284.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.47/701.66 = 284.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.47x = 701.66 × 284.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.47x = 199,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,555.61/508.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.47

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