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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.58, 763.21 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.58, 763.21 and 277.50 is: 416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.58 : 763.21 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.58/763.21 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.58x = 763.21 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.58x = 211,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,790.78/508.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.44

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