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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.17, 762.27 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.17, 762.27 and 183.63 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.17 : 762.27 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.17/762.27 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.17x = 762.27 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.17x = 139,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,975.64/508.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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