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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.16, 762.38 and 291.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.16, 762.38 and 291.89 is: 437.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.16 : 762.38 = 291.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.16/762.38 = 291.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.16x = 762.38 × 291.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.16x = 222,531.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,531.10/508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.92

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