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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.49, 762.68 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.49, 762.68 and 200.30 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.49 : 762.68 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.49/762.68 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.49x = 762.68 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.49x = 152,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,759.99/508.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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