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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.51, 762.72 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.51, 762.72 and 274.32 is: 411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.51 : 762.72 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.51/762.72 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.51x = 762.72 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.51x = 209,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,228.32/508.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.45

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