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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 761.15 and 182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 761.15 and 182.71 is: 274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 761.15 = 182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/761.15 = 182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 761.15 × 182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 139,069.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,069.72/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.09

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