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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.73, 760.10 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.73, 760.10 and 182.08 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.73 : 760.10 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.73/760.10 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.73x = 760.10 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.73x = 138,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,396.20/506.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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