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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.70, 762.41 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.70, 762.41 and 248.49 is: 372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.70 : 762.41 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.70/762.41 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.70x = 762.41 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.70x = 189,451.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,451.88/508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.42

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