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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.74, 762.90 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.74, 762.90 and 372.66 is: 558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.74 : 762.90 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.74/762.90 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.74x = 762.90 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.74x = 284,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,302.31/508.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.84

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