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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.39, 759.89 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.39, 759.89 and 181.79 is: 272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.39 : 759.89 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.39/759.89 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.39x = 759.89 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.39x = 138,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,137.06/506.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.79

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