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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.91, 762.23 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.91, 762.23 and 392.50 is: 587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.91 : 762.23 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.91/762.23 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.91x = 762.23 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.91x = 299,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,173.31/508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.88

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