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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.07, 758.16 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.07, 758.16 and 274.62 is: 411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.07 : 758.16 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.07/758.16 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.07x = 758.16 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.07x = 208,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,205.90/506.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.42

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