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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 762.78 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 762.78 and 251.88 is: 377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 762.78 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/762.78 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 762.78 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 192,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,129.03/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.70

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