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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.76, 702.12 and 287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.76, 702.12 and 287.70 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.76 : 702.12 = 287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.76/702.12 = 287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.76x = 702.12 × 287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.76x = 201,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,999.92/508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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