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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 761.12 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 761.12 and 182.68 is: 274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 761.12 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/761.12 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 761.12 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 139,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,041.40/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.07

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