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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.11, 761.46 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.11, 761.46 and 370.50 is: 555.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.11 : 761.46 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.11/761.46 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.11x = 761.46 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.11x = 282,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,120.93/508.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.24

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