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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.37, 762.77 and 372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.37, 762.77 and 372.53 is: 558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.37 : 762.77 = 372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.37/762.77 = 372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.37x = 762.77 × 372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.37x = 284,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,157.55/508.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.96

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