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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.93, 763.44 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.93, 763.44 and 184.32 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.93 : 763.44 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.93/763.44 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.93x = 763.44 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.93x = 140,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,717.26/508.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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