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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.81, 702.25 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.81, 702.25 and 287.76 is: 397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.81 : 702.25 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.81/702.25 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.81x = 702.25 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.81x = 202,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,075.95/508.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.16

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