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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.52, 763.29 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.52, 763.29 and 362.44 is: 544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.52 : 763.29 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.52/763.29 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.52x = 763.29 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.52x = 276,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,645.33/508.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.02

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