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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.44, 760.70 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.44, 760.70 and 182.73 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.44 : 760.70 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.44/760.70 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.44x = 760.70 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.44x = 139,001.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,001.80/507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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