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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.78, 762.60 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.78, 762.60 and 200.58 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.78 : 762.60 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.78/762.60 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.78x = 762.60 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.78x = 152,962.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,962.31/508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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