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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 760.08 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 760.08 and 182.48 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 760.08 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/760.08 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 760.08 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 138,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,699.40/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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