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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.94, 763.32 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.94, 763.32 and 200.84 is: 301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.94 : 763.32 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.94/763.32 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.94x = 763.32 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.94x = 153,305.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,305.19/508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.22

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