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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.66, 762.41 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.66, 762.41 and 200.45 is: 300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.66 : 762.41 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.66/762.41 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.66x = 762.41 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.66x = 152,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,827.49/508.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.45

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