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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.90, 762.13 and 292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.90, 762.13 and 292.09 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.90 : 762.13 = 292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.90/762.13 = 292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.90x = 762.13 × 292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.90x = 222,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,610.55/508.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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