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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.65, 701.91 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.65, 701.91 and 287.64 is: 396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.65 : 701.91 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.65/701.91 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.65x = 701.91 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.65x = 201,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,897.39/508.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.93

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