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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.82, 763.46 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.82, 763.46 and 277.88 is: 416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.82 : 763.46 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.82/763.46 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.82x = 763.46 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.82x = 212,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,145.06/508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.94

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