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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 702.03 and 287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 702.03 and 287.61 is: 396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 702.03 = 287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/702.03 = 287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 702.03 × 287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 201,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,910.85/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.93

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