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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.46, 762.26 and 353.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.46, 762.26 and 353.93 is: 530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.46 : 762.26 = 353.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.46/762.26 = 353.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.46x = 762.26 × 353.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.46x = 269,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,781.10/508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.59

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