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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 760.32 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 760.32 and 182.32 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 760.32 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/760.32 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 760.32 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 138,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,621.54/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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