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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.51, 761.67 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.51, 761.67 and 183.11 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.51 : 761.67 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.51/761.67 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.51x = 761.67 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.51x = 139,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,465.59/507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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