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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 760.42 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 760.42 and 182.54 is: 273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 760.42 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/760.42 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 760.42 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 138,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,808.51/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.65

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