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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.96, 760.74 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.96, 760.74 and 182.35 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.96 : 760.74 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.96/760.74 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.96x = 760.74 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.96x = 138,718.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,718.58/506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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