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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 761.70 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 761.70 and 353.88 is: 529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 761.70 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/761.70 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 761.70 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 269,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,550.40/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.71

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