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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.62, 761.58 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.62, 761.58 and 276.42 is: 413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.62 : 761.58 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.62/761.58 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.62x = 761.58 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.62x = 210,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,515.94/508.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.90

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