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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 762.75 and 371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 762.75 and 371.70 is: 557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 762.75 = 371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/762.75 = 371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 762.75 × 371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 283,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,514.18/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.16

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