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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 762.42 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 762.42 and 291.32 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 762.42 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/762.42 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 762.42 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 222,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,108.19/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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