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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.54, 701.40 and 403.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.54, 701.40 and 403.42 is: 556.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.54 : 701.40 = 403.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.54/701.40 = 403.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.54x = 701.40 × 403.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.54x = 282,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,958.79/508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.41

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