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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.72, 702.06 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.72, 702.06 and 287.69 is: 397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.72 : 702.06 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.72/702.06 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.72x = 702.06 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.72x = 201,972.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,972.13/508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.02

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