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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 761.76 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 761.76 and 183.36 is: 274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 761.76 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/761.76 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 761.76 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 139,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,676.31/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.95

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