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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.88, 761.24 and 406.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.88, 761.24 and 406.37 is: 607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.88 : 761.24 = 406.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.88/761.24 = 406.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.88x = 761.24 × 406.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.88x = 309,342.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,342.88/508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.88

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