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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.04, 760.02 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.04, 760.02 and 182.24 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.04 : 760.02 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.04/760.02 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.04x = 760.02 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.04x = 138,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,506.04/507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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