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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.72, 762.64 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.72, 762.64 and 183.84 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.72 : 762.64 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.72/762.64 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.72x = 762.64 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.72x = 140,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,203.74/508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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