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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.31, 762.47 and 371.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.31, 762.47 and 371.62 is: 557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.31 : 762.47 = 371.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.31/762.47 = 371.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.31x = 762.47 × 371.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.31x = 283,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,349.10/508.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.43

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