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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.63, 760.98 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.63, 760.98 and 182.92 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.63 : 760.98 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.63/760.98 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.63x = 760.98 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.63x = 139,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,197.25/507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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