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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.47, 762.84 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.47, 762.84 and 200.27 is: 300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.47 : 762.84 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.47/762.84 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.47x = 762.84 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.47x = 152,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,770.15/508.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.45

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