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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.79, 763.09 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.79, 763.09 and 184.12 is: 276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.79 : 763.09 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.79/763.09 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.79x = 763.09 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.79x = 140,500.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,500.13/508.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.15

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