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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.39, 762.63 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.39, 762.63 and 183.76 is: 275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.39 : 762.63 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.39/762.63 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.39x = 762.63 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.39x = 140,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,140.89/508.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.66

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