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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.34, 762.54 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.34, 762.54 and 183.71 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.34 : 762.54 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.34/762.54 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.34x = 762.54 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.34x = 140,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,087.44/508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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