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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.76, 760 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.76, 760 and 182.08 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.76 : 760 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.76/760 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.76x = 760 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.76x = 138,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,380.80/506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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