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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.13, 760.23 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.13, 760.23 and 182.42 is: 273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.13 : 760.23 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.13/760.23 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.13x = 760.23 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.13x = 138,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,681.16/507.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.46

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