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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.56, 762.24 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.56, 762.24 and 277.76 is: 416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.56 : 762.24 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.56/762.24 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.56x = 762.24 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.56x = 211,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,719.78/508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.31

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