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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 762.38 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 762.38 and 248.36 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 762.38 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/762.38 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 762.38 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 189,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,344.70/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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