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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.77, 762.48 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.77, 762.48 and 277.07 is: 415.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.77 : 762.48 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.77/762.48 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.77x = 762.48 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.77x = 211,256.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,256.52/508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.23

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