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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 761.04 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 761.04 and 182.64 is: 274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 761.04 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/761.04 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 761.04 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 138,996.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,996.35/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.05

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