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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.98, 762.66 and 372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.98, 762.66 and 372.27 is: 557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.98 : 762.66 = 372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.98/762.66 = 372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.98x = 762.66 × 372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.98x = 283,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,915.44/508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.81

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