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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.50, 762.79 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.50, 762.79 and 372.41 is: 558.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.50 : 762.79 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.50/762.79 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.50x = 762.79 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.50x = 284,065.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,065.88/508.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.63

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