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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.83, 762.53 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.83, 762.53 and 291.96 is: 437.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.83 : 762.53 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.83/762.53 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.83x = 762.53 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.83x = 222,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,626.80/508.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.53

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