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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.15, 761.98 and 361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.15, 761.98 and 361.82 is: 542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.15 : 761.98 = 361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.15/761.98 = 361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.15x = 761.98 × 361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.15x = 275,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,700.55/508.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.55

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