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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 761.58 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 761.58 and 182.88 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 761.58 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/761.58 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 761.58 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 139,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,277.75/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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