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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 763.65 and 379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 763.65 and 379.19 is: 568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 763.65 = 379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/763.65 = 379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 763.65 × 379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 289,564.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,564.63/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.98

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