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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.01, 762.10 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.01, 762.10 and 183.83 is: 275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.01 : 762.10 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.01/762.10 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.01x = 762.10 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.01x = 140,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,092.57/508.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.77

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