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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 758.60 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 758.60 and 426.16 is: 636.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 758.60 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/758.60 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 758.60 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 323,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,284.98/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.39

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