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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.04, 759.06 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.04, 759.06 and 274.80 is: 412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.04 : 759.06 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.04/759.06 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.04x = 759.06 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.04x = 208,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,589.69/506.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.20

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