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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.78, 702.65 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.78, 702.65 and 377.56 is: 521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.78 : 702.65 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.78/702.65 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.78x = 702.65 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.78x = 265,293.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,293.29/508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.43

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