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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 760.74 and 182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 760.74 and 182.71 is: 273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 760.74 = 182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/760.74 = 182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 760.74 × 182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 138,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,995.76/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.94

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