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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 762.76 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 762.76 and 200.30 is: 300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 762.76 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/762.76 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 762.76 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 152,780.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,780.83/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.35

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