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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.77, 763.28 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.77, 763.28 and 143.58 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.77 : 763.28 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.77/763.28 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.77x = 763.28 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.77x = 109,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,591.02/508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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