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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.48, 763.53 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.48, 763.53 and 385.09 is: 578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.48 : 763.53 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.48/763.53 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.48x = 763.53 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.48x = 294,027.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,027.77/508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.25

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