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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.17, 761.58 and 288.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.17, 761.58 and 288.89 is: 432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.17 : 761.58 = 288.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.17/761.58 = 288.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.17x = 761.58 × 288.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.17x = 220,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,014.44/508.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.96

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