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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.98, 701.24 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.98, 701.24 and 382.38 is: 526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.98 : 701.24 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.98/701.24 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.98x = 701.24 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.98x = 268,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,140.15/508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.82

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