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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.71, 760.89 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.71, 760.89 and 371.43 is: 555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.71 : 760.89 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.71/760.89 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.71x = 760.89 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.71x = 282,617.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,617.37/508.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.56

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