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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 762.47 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 762.47 and 363.96 is: 545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 762.47 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/762.47 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 762.47 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 277,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,506.76/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.54

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