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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.55, 762.68 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.55, 762.68 and 277.43 is: 416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.55 : 762.68 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.55/762.68 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.55x = 762.68 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.55x = 211,587.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,587.19/508.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.06

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