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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.81, 701.48 and 404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.81, 701.48 and 404.25 is: 557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.81 : 701.48 = 404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.81/701.48 = 404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.81x = 701.48 × 404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.81x = 283,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,572.55/508.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.32

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