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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.06, 758.99 and 322.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.06, 758.99 and 322.91 is: 484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.06 : 758.99 = 322.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.06/758.99 = 322.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.06x = 758.99 × 322.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.06x = 245,085.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,085.46/506.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.30

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