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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.64, 701.92 and 287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.64, 701.92 and 287.59 is: 396.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.64 : 701.92 = 287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.64/701.92 = 287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.64x = 701.92 × 287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.64x = 201,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,865.17/508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.87

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