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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.58, 761.37 and 183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.58, 761.37 and 183.19 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.58 : 761.37 = 183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.58/761.37 = 183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.58x = 761.37 × 183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.58x = 139,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,475.37/507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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