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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.08, 759.48 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.08, 759.48 and 369.52 is: 554.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.08 : 759.48 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.08/759.48 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.08x = 759.48 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.08x = 280,643.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,643.05/506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.54

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