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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.64, 761.74 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.64, 761.74 and 291.56 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.64 : 761.74 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.64/761.74 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.64x = 761.74 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.64x = 222,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,088.38/508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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