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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.76, 759.96 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.76, 759.96 and 182.04 is: 273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.76 : 759.96 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.76/759.96 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.76x = 759.96 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.76x = 138,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,343.12/506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.00

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