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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.29, 760.38 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.29, 760.38 and 182.55 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.29 : 760.38 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.29/760.38 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.29x = 760.38 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.29x = 138,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,807.37/507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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