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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.01, 762.14 and 299.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.01, 762.14 and 299.95 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.01 : 762.14 = 299.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.01/762.14 = 299.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.01x = 762.14 × 299.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.01x = 228,600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,600.49/508.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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