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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.75, 701.94 and 287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.75, 701.94 and 287.67 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.75 : 701.94 = 287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.75/701.94 = 287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.75x = 701.94 × 287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.75x = 201,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,927.08/508.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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