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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.74, 702.02 and 284.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.74, 702.02 and 284.66 is: 392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.74 : 702.02 = 284.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.74/702.02 = 284.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.74x = 702.02 × 284.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.74x = 199,832.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,832.08/508.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.80

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