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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.27, 760.95 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.27, 760.95 and 178.20 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.27 : 760.95 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.27/760.95 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.27x = 760.95 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.27x = 135,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,601.29/507.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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