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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.45, 761.82 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.45, 761.82 and 248.38 is: 372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.45 : 761.82 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.45/761.82 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.45x = 761.82 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.45x = 189,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,220.85/508.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.15

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