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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.91, 763.32 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.91, 763.32 and 184.19 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.91 : 763.32 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.91/763.32 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.91x = 763.32 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.91x = 140,595.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,595.91/508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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