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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.54, 760.01 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.54, 760.01 and 182.13 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.54 : 760.01 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.54/760.01 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.54x = 760.01 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.54x = 138,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,419.71/506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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