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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.96, 702.35 and 284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.96, 702.35 and 284.91 is: 393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.96 : 702.35 = 284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.96/702.35 = 284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.96x = 702.35 × 284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.96x = 200,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,106.54/508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.17

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