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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.96, 763.60 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.96, 763.60 and 369.88 is: 554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.96 : 763.60 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.96/763.60 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.96x = 763.60 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.96x = 282,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,440.37/508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.94

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