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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.01, 761.86 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.01, 761.86 and 183.34 is: 274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.01 : 761.86 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.01/761.86 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.01x = 761.86 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.01x = 139,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,675.14/508.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.95

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