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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.97, 762.01 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.97, 762.01 and 183.36 is: 275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.97 : 762.01 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.97/762.01 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.97x = 762.01 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.97x = 139,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,724.55/507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.06

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