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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 761.68 and 369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 761.68 and 369.22 is: 553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 761.68 = 369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/761.68 = 369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 761.68 × 369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 281,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,227.49/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.60

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