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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.36, 762.72 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.36, 762.72 and 183.64 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.36 : 762.72 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.36/762.72 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.36x = 762.72 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.36x = 140,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,065.90/508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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