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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.50, 763.58 and 314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.50, 763.58 and 314.73 is: 472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.50 : 763.58 = 314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.50/763.58 = 314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.50x = 763.58 × 314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.50x = 240,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,319.96/508.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.61

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