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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.08, 760.74 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.08, 760.74 and 182.46 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.08 : 760.74 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.08/760.74 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.08x = 760.74 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.08x = 138,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,804.62/507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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