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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.65, 761.03 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.65, 761.03 and 182.93 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.65 : 761.03 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.65/761.03 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.65x = 761.03 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.65x = 139,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,214.30/507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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