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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.38, 762.54 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.38, 762.54 and 183.66 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.38 : 762.54 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.38/762.54 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.38x = 762.54 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.38x = 140,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,048.10/508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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