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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.76, 763.16 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.76, 763.16 and 200.66 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.76 : 763.16 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.76/763.16 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.76x = 763.16 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.76x = 153,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,135.16/508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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