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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.14, 760.55 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.14, 760.55 and 182.43 is: 273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.14 : 760.55 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.14/760.55 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.14x = 760.55 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.14x = 138,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,747.14/507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.59

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