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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.22, 760.70 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.22, 760.70 and 361.62 is: 541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.22 : 760.70 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.22/760.70 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.22x = 760.70 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.22x = 275,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,084.33/508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.27

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