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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.97, 702.32 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.97, 702.32 and 287.94 is: 397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.97 : 702.32 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.97/702.32 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.97x = 702.32 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.97x = 202,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,224.58/508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.33

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