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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.01, 761.87 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.01, 761.87 and 291.47 is: 437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.01 : 761.87 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.01/761.87 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.01x = 761.87 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.01x = 222,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,059.17/508.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.12

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