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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.78, 763.53 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.78, 763.53 and 358.37 is: 537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.78 : 763.53 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.78/763.53 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.78x = 763.53 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.78x = 273,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,628.24/508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.81

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