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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.87, 763.74 and 372.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.87, 763.74 and 372.19 is: 558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.87 : 763.74 = 372.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.87/763.74 = 372.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.87x = 763.74 × 372.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.87x = 284,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,256.39/508.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.60

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