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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.95, 701.01 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.95, 701.01 and 415.53 is: 572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.95 : 701.01 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.95/701.01 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.95x = 701.01 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.95x = 291,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,290.69/508.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.34

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