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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.94, 763.53 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.94, 763.53 and 162.38 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.94 : 763.53 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.94/763.53 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.94x = 763.53 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.94x = 123,983.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,983.91/508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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