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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.33, 761.20 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.33, 761.20 and 182.72 is: 274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.33 : 761.20 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.33/761.20 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.33x = 761.20 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.33x = 139,087.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,087.91/507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.16

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