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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 763.02 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 763.02 and 380.52 is: 571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 763.02 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/763.02 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 763.02 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 290,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,344.37/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.05

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