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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.98, 760.13 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.98, 760.13 and 182.31 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.98 : 760.13 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.98/760.13 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.98x = 760.13 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.98x = 138,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,579.30/506.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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