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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.90, 702.28 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.90, 702.28 and 276.02 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.90 : 702.28 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.90/702.28 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.90x = 702.28 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.90x = 193,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,841.95/508.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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