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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 703.06 and 403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 703.06 and 403.66 is: 557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 703.06 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/703.06 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 703.06 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 283,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,797.20/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.65

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