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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.82, 702.05 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.82, 702.05 and 284.72 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.82 : 702.05 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.82/702.05 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.82x = 702.05 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.82x = 199,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,882.74/508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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