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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.70, 763.09 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.70, 763.09 and 200.59 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.70 : 763.09 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.70/763.09 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.70x = 763.09 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.70x = 153,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,065.81/508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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