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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 762.93 and 248.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 762.93 and 248.78 is: 372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 762.93 = 248.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/762.93 = 248.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 762.93 × 248.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 189,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,801.73/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.95

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