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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.98, 760.35 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.98, 760.35 and 182.26 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.98 : 760.35 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.98/760.35 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.98x = 760.35 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.98x = 138,581.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,581.39/506.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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