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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.87, 761.81 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.87, 761.81 and 183.24 is: 274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.87 : 761.81 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.87/761.81 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.87x = 761.81 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.87x = 139,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,593.15/507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.86

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