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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.93, 702.36 and 287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.93, 702.36 and 287.90 is: 397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.93 : 702.36 = 287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.93/702.36 = 287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.93x = 702.36 × 287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.93x = 202,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,210.48/508.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.32

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