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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.62, 701.06 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.62, 701.06 and 403.52 is: 556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.62 : 701.06 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.62/701.06 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.62x = 701.06 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.62x = 282,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,886.21/508.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.18

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