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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.82, 762.62 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.82, 762.62 and 291.94 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.82 : 762.62 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.82/762.62 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.82x = 762.62 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.82x = 222,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,635.92/508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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