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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.09, 761.93 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.09, 761.93 and 183.28 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.09 : 761.93 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.09/761.93 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.09x = 761.93 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.09x = 139,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,643.71/508.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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