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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.29, 762.26 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.29, 762.26 and 277.35 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.29 : 762.26 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.29/762.26 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.29x = 762.26 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.29x = 211,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,411.42/508.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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