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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.63, 762.96 and 289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.63, 762.96 and 289.27 is: 433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.63 : 762.96 = 289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.63/762.96 = 289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.63x = 762.96 × 289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.63x = 220,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,701.44/508.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.91

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