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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.97, 762.95 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.97, 762.95 and 200.66 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.97 : 762.95 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.97/762.95 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.97x = 762.95 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.97x = 153,088.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,088.73/508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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