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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.33, 767.27 and 508.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.33, 767.27 and 508.33 is: 767.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.33 : 767.27 = 508.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.33/767.27 = 508.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.33x = 767.27 × 508.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.33x = 390,023.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,023.82/508.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.27

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