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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 762.66 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 762.66 and 248.76 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 762.66 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/762.66 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 762.66 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 189,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,719.30/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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