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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.64, 762.60 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.64, 762.60 and 316.40 is: 474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.64 : 762.60 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.64/762.60 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.64x = 762.60 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.64x = 241,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,286.64/508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.38

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