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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.69, 762.58 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.69, 762.58 and 183.98 is: 275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.69 : 762.58 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.69/762.58 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.69x = 762.58 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.69x = 140,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,303.07/508.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.81

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