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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.82, 760.25 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.82, 760.25 and 376.48 is: 562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.82 : 760.25 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.82/760.25 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.82x = 760.25 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.82x = 286,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,218.92/508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.52

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