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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.58, 700.52 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.58, 700.52 and 391.94 is: 539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.58 : 700.52 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.58/700.52 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.58x = 700.52 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.58x = 274,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,561.81/508.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.86

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