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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.29, 760.94 and 182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.29, 760.94 and 182.69 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.29 : 760.94 = 182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.29/760.94 = 182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.29x = 760.94 × 182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.29x = 139,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,011.41/507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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