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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.50, 761.22 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.50, 761.22 and 178.41 is: 267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.50 : 761.22 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.50/761.22 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.50x = 761.22 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.50x = 135,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,812.11/507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.61

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