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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 762.66 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 762.66 and 183.72 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 762.66 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/762.66 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 762.66 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 140,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,115.90/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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