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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 701.52 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 701.52 and 369.76 is: 510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 701.52 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/701.52 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 701.52 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 259,394.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,394.04/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.62

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