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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.35, 761.22 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.35, 761.22 and 182.75 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.35 : 761.22 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.35/761.22 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.35x = 761.22 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.35x = 139,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,109.15/507.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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