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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.56, 761.80 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.56, 761.80 and 277.32 is: 415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.56 : 761.80 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.56/761.80 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.56x = 761.80 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.56x = 211,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,262.38/508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.41

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