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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.53, 763.82 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.53, 763.82 and 303.50 is: 455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.53 : 763.82 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.53/763.82 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.53x = 763.82 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.53x = 231,814.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,814.03/508.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.85

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