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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.08, 761.58 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.08, 761.58 and 291.20 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.08 : 761.58 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.08/761.58 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.08x = 761.58 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.08x = 221,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,772.10/508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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