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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 760.52 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 760.52 and 182.60 is: 273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 760.52 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/760.52 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 760.52 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 138,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,870.95/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.90

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