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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 761.16 and 182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 761.16 and 182.63 is: 274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 761.16 = 182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/761.16 = 182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 761.16 × 182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 139,009.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,009.70/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.05

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