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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.79, 702.10 and 284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.79, 702.10 and 284.74 is: 392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.79 : 702.10 = 284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.79/702.10 = 284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.79x = 702.10 × 284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.79x = 199,915.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,915.95/508.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.92

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