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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.64, 762.69 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.64, 762.69 and 200.48 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.64 : 762.69 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.64/762.69 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.64x = 762.69 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.64x = 152,904.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,904.09/508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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