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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.76, 763.14 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.76, 763.14 and 291.88 is: 437.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.76 : 763.14 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.76/763.14 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.76x = 763.14 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.76x = 222,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,745.30/508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.82

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