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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 761.44 and 313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 761.44 and 313.72 is: 469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 761.44 = 313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/761.44 = 313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 761.44 × 313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 238,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,877.39/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.50

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