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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.48, 701.66 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.48, 701.66 and 287.44 is: 396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.48 : 701.66 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.48/701.66 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.48x = 701.66 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.48x = 201,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,685.15/508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.64

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