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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.95, 762.47 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.95, 762.47 and 291.87 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.95 : 762.47 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.95/762.47 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.95x = 762.47 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.95x = 222,540.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,540.66/508.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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