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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.77, 701.73 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.77, 701.73 and 384.44 is: 530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.77 : 701.73 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.77/701.73 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.77x = 701.73 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.77x = 269,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,769.57/508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.24

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