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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.96, 760.32 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.96, 760.32 and 182.40 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.96 : 760.32 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.96/760.32 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.96x = 760.32 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.96x = 138,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,682.37/506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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