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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.56, 762.36 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.56, 762.36 and 315.72 is: 473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.56 : 762.36 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.56/762.36 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.56x = 762.36 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.56x = 240,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,692.30/508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.28

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