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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.53, 702.51 and 404.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.53, 702.51 and 404.31 is: 558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.53 : 702.51 = 404.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.53/702.51 = 404.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.53x = 702.51 × 404.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.53x = 284,031.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,031.82/508.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.54

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