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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.45, 761.73 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.45, 761.73 and 369.94 is: 554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.45 : 761.73 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.45/761.73 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.45x = 761.73 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.45x = 281,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,794.40/508.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.22

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