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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.38, 761.07 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.38, 761.07 and 182.66 is: 273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.38 : 761.07 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.38/761.07 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.38x = 761.07 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.38x = 139,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,017.05/507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.99

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