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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.99, 763.02 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.99, 763.02 and 184.13 is: 276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.99 : 763.02 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.99/763.02 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.99x = 763.02 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.99x = 140,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,491.06/508.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.02

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