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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.79, 762.71 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.79, 762.71 and 248.63 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.79 : 762.71 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.79/762.71 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.79x = 762.71 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.79x = 189,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,627.53/508.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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