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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.75, 761.92 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.75, 761.92 and 313.22 is: 469.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.75 : 761.92 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.75/761.92 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.75x = 761.92 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.75x = 238,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,649.70/508.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.09

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