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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 767.05 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 767.05 and 182.34 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 767.05 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/767.05 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 767.05 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 139,863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,863.44/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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