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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.74, 763.17 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.74, 763.17 and 184.04 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.74 : 763.17 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.74/763.17 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.74x = 763.17 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.74x = 140,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,453.81/508.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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