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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.79, 763.16 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.79, 763.16 and 143.58 is: 215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.79 : 763.16 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.79/763.16 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.79x = 763.16 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.79x = 109,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,574.87/508.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.36

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