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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 763.20 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 763.20 and 248.88 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 763.20 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/763.20 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 763.20 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 189,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,945.22/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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