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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.26, 762.78 and 291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.26, 762.78 and 291.98 is: 438.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.26 : 762.78 = 291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.26/762.78 = 291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.26x = 762.78 × 291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.26x = 222,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,716.50/508.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.19

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