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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.41, 762.66 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.41, 762.66 and 277.20 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.41 : 762.66 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.41/762.66 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.41x = 762.66 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.41x = 211,409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,409.35/508.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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