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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 761.10 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 761.10 and 182.76 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 761.10 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/761.10 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 761.10 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 139,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,098.64/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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