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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.13, 761.51 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.13, 761.51 and 370.53 is: 555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.13 : 761.51 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.13/761.51 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.13x = 761.51 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.13x = 282,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,166.55/508.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.30

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