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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.06, 759.49 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.06, 759.49 and 332.68 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.06 : 759.49 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.06/759.49 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.06x = 759.49 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.06x = 252,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,667.13/506.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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