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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.01, 760.50 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.01, 760.50 and 182.38 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.01 : 760.50 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.01/760.50 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.01x = 760.50 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.01x = 138,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,699.99/507.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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