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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 760.27 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 760.27 and 182.04 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 760.27 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/760.27 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 760.27 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 138,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,399.55/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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