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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.64, 762.62 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.64, 762.62 and 183.97 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.64 : 762.62 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.64/762.62 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.64x = 762.62 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.64x = 140,294.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,294.47/508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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