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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.97, 760.81 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.97, 760.81 and 182.38 is: 273.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.97 : 760.81 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.97/760.81 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.97x = 760.81 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.97x = 138,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,755.62/506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.70

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