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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.97, 763.51 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.97, 763.51 and 184.36 is: 276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.97 : 763.51 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.97/763.51 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.97x = 763.51 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.97x = 140,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,760.70/508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.56

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