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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 761.73 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 761.73 and 291.46 is: 437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 761.73 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/761.73 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 761.73 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 222,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,013.83/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.04

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