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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 763.14 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 763.14 and 252.12 is: 378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 763.14 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/763.14 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 763.14 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 192,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,402.86/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.42

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