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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.60, 701.22 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.60, 701.22 and 410.08 is: 565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.60 : 701.22 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.60/701.22 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.60x = 701.22 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.60x = 287,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,556.30/508.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.39

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