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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.93, 760.48 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.93, 760.48 and 182.24 is: 273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.93 : 760.48 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.93/760.48 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.93x = 760.48 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.93x = 138,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,585.62/506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.38

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