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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.58, 762.32 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.58, 762.32 and 248.42 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.58 : 762.32 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.58/762.32 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.58x = 762.32 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.58x = 189,375.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,375.53/508.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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