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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.37, 762.50 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.37, 762.50 and 179.26 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.37 : 762.50 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.37/762.50 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.37x = 762.50 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.37x = 136,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,684.29/508.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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