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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.22, 761.73 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.22, 761.73 and 386.12 is: 578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.22 : 761.73 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.22/761.73 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.22x = 761.73 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.22x = 294,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,113.45/508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.71

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