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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 762.93 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 762.93 and 292.32 is: 438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 762.93 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/762.93 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 762.93 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 223,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,019.70/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.27

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