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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.56, 761.76 and 380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.56, 761.76 and 380.04 is: 569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.56 : 761.76 = 380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.56/761.76 = 380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.56x = 761.76 × 380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.56x = 289,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,499.27/508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.25

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