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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 757.92 and 369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 757.92 and 369.30 is: 553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 757.92 = 369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/757.92 = 369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 757.92 × 369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 279,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,899.86/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.16

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