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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 762.18 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 762.18 and 251.68 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 762.18 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/762.18 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 762.18 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 191,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,825.46/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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