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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.78, 763 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.78, 763 and 184.08 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.78 : 763 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.78/763 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.78x = 763 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.78x = 140,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,453.04/508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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