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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.61, 701.30 and 415.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.61, 701.30 and 415.07 is: 572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.61 : 701.30 = 415.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.61/701.30 = 415.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.61x = 701.30 × 415.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.61x = 291,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,088.75/508.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.32

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