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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.03, 760.56 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.03, 760.56 and 182.40 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.03 : 760.56 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.03/760.56 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.03x = 760.56 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.03x = 138,726.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,726.14/507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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