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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.05, 760.69 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.05, 760.69 and 177.94 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.05 : 760.69 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.05/760.69 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.05x = 760.69 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.05x = 135,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,353.38/507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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