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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.52, 763.18 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.52, 763.18 and 292.20 is: 438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.52 : 763.18 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.52/763.18 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.52x = 763.18 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.52x = 223,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,001.20/508.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.53

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