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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.98, 702.39 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.98, 702.39 and 287.93 is: 397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.98 : 702.39 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.98/702.39 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.98x = 702.39 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.98x = 202,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,241.99/508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.34

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