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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 761.58 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 761.58 and 353.94 is: 530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 761.58 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/761.58 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 761.58 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 269,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,556.20/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.29

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