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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.81, 701.97 and 390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.81, 701.97 and 390.88 is: 539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.81 : 701.97 = 390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.81/701.97 = 390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.81x = 701.97 × 390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.81x = 274,386.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,386.03/508.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.27

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