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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.92, 762.09 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.92, 762.09 and 183.32 is: 275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.92 : 762.09 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.92/762.09 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.92x = 762.09 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.92x = 139,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,702.53/507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.05

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