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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.46, 761.66 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.46, 761.66 and 378.60 is: 567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.46 : 761.66 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.46/761.66 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.46x = 761.66 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.46x = 288,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,364.48/508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.13

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