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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.71, 762.60 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.71, 762.60 and 184.01 is: 275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.71 : 762.60 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.71/762.60 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.71x = 762.60 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.71x = 140,322.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,322.21/508.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.84

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