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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.92, 761.26 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.92, 761.26 and 183.11 is: 274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.92 : 761.26 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.92/761.26 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.92x = 761.26 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.92x = 139,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,390.05/507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.44

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