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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 702.23 and 275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 702.23 and 275.99 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 702.23 = 275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/702.23 = 275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 702.23 × 275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 193,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,803.57/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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