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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.52, 760.88 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.52, 760.88 and 303.20 is: 453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.52 : 760.88 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.52/760.88 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.52x = 760.88 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.52x = 230,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,698.82/508.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.67

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