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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 763.16 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 763.16 and 292.40 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 763.16 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/763.16 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 763.16 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 223,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,147.98/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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