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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 702.32 and 276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 702.32 and 276.05 is: 380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 702.32 = 276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/702.32 = 276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 702.32 × 276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 193,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,871.86/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.95

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