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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 762.56 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 762.56 and 316.80 is: 474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 762.56 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/762.56 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 762.56 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 241,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,579.01/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.80

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