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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 760.35 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 760.35 and 182.55 is: 273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 760.35 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/760.35 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 760.35 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 138,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,801.89/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.65

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