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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.99, 761.99 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.99, 761.99 and 183.35 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.99 : 761.99 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.99/761.99 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.99x = 761.99 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.99x = 139,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,706.14/507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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