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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.20, 761.12 and 353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.20, 761.12 and 353.40 is: 529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.20 : 761.12 = 353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.20/761.12 = 353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.20x = 761.12 × 353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.20x = 268,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,979.81/508.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.28

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