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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.67, 763.58 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.67, 763.58 and 290.12 is: 435.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.67 : 763.58 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.67/763.58 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.67x = 763.58 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.67x = 221,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,529.83/508.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.51

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