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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.89, 763.07 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.89, 763.07 and 200.73 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.89 : 763.07 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.89/763.07 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.89x = 763.07 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.89x = 153,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,170.04/508.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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