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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.20, 762.36 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.20, 762.36 and 183.60 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.20 : 762.36 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.20/762.36 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.20x = 762.36 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.20x = 139,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,969.30/508.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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