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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.66, 701.95 and 275.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.66, 701.95 and 275.78 is: 380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.66 : 701.95 = 275.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.66/701.95 = 275.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.66x = 701.95 × 275.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.66x = 193,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,583.77/508.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.58

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