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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.53, 701.84 and 287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.53, 701.84 and 287.49 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.53 : 701.84 = 287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.53/701.84 = 287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.53x = 701.84 × 287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.53x = 201,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,770.54/508.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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