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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.29, 760.85 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.29, 760.85 and 182.62 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.29 : 760.85 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.29/760.85 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.29x = 760.85 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.29x = 138,941.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,941.71/507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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