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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.99, 760.59 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.99, 760.59 and 182.39 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.99 : 760.59 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.99/760.59 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.99x = 760.59 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.99x = 138,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,720.21/506.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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