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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.56, 763.20 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.56, 763.20 and 252 is: 378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.56 : 763.20 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.56/763.20 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.56x = 763.20 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.56x = 192,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,326.40/508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.18

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