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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.29, 760.98 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.29, 760.98 and 182.66 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.29 : 760.98 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.29/760.98 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.29x = 760.98 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.29x = 139,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,000.61/507.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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