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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 701.96 and 275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 701.96 and 275.80 is: 380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 701.96 = 275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/701.96 = 275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 701.96 × 275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 193,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,600.57/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.59

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