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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.99, 760.43 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.99, 760.43 and 182.36 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.99 : 760.43 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.99/760.43 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.99x = 760.43 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.99x = 138,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,667.30/506.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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