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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.88, 702.65 and 398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.88, 702.65 and 398.92 is: 550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.88 : 702.65 = 398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.88/702.65 = 398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.88x = 702.65 × 398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.88x = 280,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,300.38/508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.82

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