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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.33, 761.00 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.33, 761.00 and 182.66 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.33 : 761.00 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.33/761.00 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.33x = 761.00 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.33x = 138,999.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,999.54/507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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