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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.89, 762.70 and 289.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.89, 762.70 and 289.69 is: 434.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.89 : 762.70 = 289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.89/762.70 = 289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.89x = 762.70 × 289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.89x = 220,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,946.56/508.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.17

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