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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.34, 761.01 and 182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.34, 761.01 and 182.63 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.34 : 761.01 = 182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.34/761.01 = 182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.34x = 761.01 × 182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.34x = 138,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,985.16/507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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