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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.08, 759.60 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.08, 759.60 and 367.36 is: 551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.08 : 759.60 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.08/759.60 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.08x = 759.60 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.08x = 279,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,046.66/506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.39

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