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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.59, 701.84 and 275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.59, 701.84 and 275.71 is: 380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.59 : 701.84 = 275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.59/701.84 = 275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.59x = 701.84 × 275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.59x = 193,504.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,504.31/508.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.47

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