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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.52, 762.74 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.52, 762.74 and 387.54 is: 581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.52 : 762.74 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.52/762.74 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.52x = 762.74 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.52x = 295,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,592.26/508.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.28

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