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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.31, 760.97 and 182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.31, 760.97 and 182.67 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.31 : 760.97 = 182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.31/760.97 = 182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.31x = 760.97 × 182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.31x = 139,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,005.48/507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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