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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.21, 760.35 and 182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.21, 760.35 and 182.51 is: 273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.21 : 760.35 = 182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.21/760.35 = 182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.21x = 760.35 × 182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.21x = 138,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,767.68/507.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.59

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