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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.76, 702.12 and 287.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.76, 702.12 and 287.71 is: 397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.76 : 702.12 = 287.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.76/702.12 = 287.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.76x = 702.12 × 287.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.76x = 202,007.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,007.05/508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.06

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