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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.59, 701.87 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.59, 701.87 and 301.59 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.59 : 701.87 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.59/701.87 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.59x = 701.87 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.59x = 211,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,675.47/508.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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