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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 760.02 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 760.02 and 182.16 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 760.02 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/760.02 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 760.02 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 138,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,445.24/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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