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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 760.80 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 760.80 and 182.64 is: 273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 760.80 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/760.80 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 760.80 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 138,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,952.51/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.90

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