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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 761.16 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 761.16 and 182.72 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 761.16 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/761.16 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 761.16 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 139,079.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,079.16/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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