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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.90, 701.95 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.90, 701.95 and 361.28 is: 498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.90 : 701.95 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.90/701.95 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.90x = 701.95 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.90x = 253,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,600.50/508.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.33

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