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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.54, 701.78 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.54, 701.78 and 275.66 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.54 : 701.78 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.54/701.78 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.54x = 701.78 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.54x = 193,452.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,452.33/508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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