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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.28, 761.62 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.28, 761.62 and 183.48 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.28 : 761.62 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.28/761.62 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.28x = 761.62 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.28x = 139,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,742.04/508.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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