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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.92, 760.39 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.92, 760.39 and 182.28 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.92 : 760.39 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.92/760.39 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.92x = 760.39 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.92x = 138,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,603.89/506.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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