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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.07, 762.41 and 370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.07, 762.41 and 370.78 is: 556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.07 : 762.41 = 370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.07/762.41 = 370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.07x = 762.41 × 370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.07x = 282,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,685.40/508.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.39

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