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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.75, 762.92 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.75, 762.92 and 248.54 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.75 : 762.92 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.75/762.92 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.75x = 762.92 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.75x = 189,616.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,616.14/508.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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