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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.97, 702.36 and 284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.97, 702.36 and 284.92 is: 393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.97 : 702.36 = 284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.97/702.36 = 284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.97x = 702.36 × 284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.97x = 200,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,112.90/508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.17

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