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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.48, 760.65 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.48, 760.65 and 182.76 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.48 : 760.65 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.48/760.65 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.48x = 760.65 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.48x = 139,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,016.39/507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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