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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.70, 701.99 and 287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.70, 701.99 and 287.66 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.70 : 701.99 = 287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.70/701.99 = 287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.70x = 701.99 × 287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.70x = 201,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,930.93/508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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