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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.76, 761.46 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.76, 761.46 and 183.04 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.76 : 761.46 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.76/761.46 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.76x = 761.46 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.76x = 139,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,377.64/507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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