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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.29, 762.22 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.29, 762.22 and 292.02 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.29 : 762.22 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.29/762.22 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.29x = 762.22 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.29x = 222,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,583.48/508.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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