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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.74, 762.57 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.74, 762.57 and 248.82 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.74 : 762.57 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.74/762.57 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.74x = 762.57 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.74x = 189,742.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,742.67/508.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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