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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.14, 763.11 and 378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.14, 763.11 and 378.18 is: 567.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.14 : 763.11 = 378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.14/763.11 = 378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.14x = 763.11 × 378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.14x = 288,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,592.94/508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.94

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