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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.93, 762.86 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.93, 762.86 and 289.28 is: 433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.93 : 762.86 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.93/762.86 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.93x = 762.86 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.93x = 220,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,680.14/508.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.62

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