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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 763.16 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 763.16 and 274.44 is: 411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 763.16 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/763.16 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 763.16 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 209,441.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,441.63/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.54

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