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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.98, 762.48 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.98, 762.48 and 291.90 is: 437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.98 : 762.48 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.98/762.48 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.98x = 762.48 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.98x = 222,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,567.91/508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.28

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