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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.25, 762.63 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.25, 762.63 and 200.32 is: 300.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.25 : 762.63 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.25/762.63 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.25x = 762.63 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.25x = 152,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,771.52/508.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.58

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