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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 763.38 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 763.38 and 248.94 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 763.38 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/763.38 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 763.38 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 190,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,035.82/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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