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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 763.10 and 345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 763.10 and 345.04 is: 517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 763.10 = 345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/763.10 = 345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 763.10 × 345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 263,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,300.02/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.37

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