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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.29, 762.24 and 200.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.29, 762.24 and 200.05 is: 300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.29 : 762.24 = 200.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.29/762.24 = 200.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.29x = 762.24 × 200.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.29x = 152,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,486.11/508.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.00

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