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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.54, 762.23 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.54, 762.23 and 200.33 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.54 : 762.23 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.54/762.23 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.54x = 762.23 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.54x = 152,696.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,696.53/508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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