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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.79, 702.12 and 287.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.79, 702.12 and 287.78 is: 397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.79 : 702.12 = 287.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.79/702.12 = 287.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.79x = 702.12 × 287.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.79x = 202,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,051.14/508.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.12

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