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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.09, 759.69 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.09, 759.69 and 323.64 is: 485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.09 : 759.69 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.09/759.69 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.09x = 759.69 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.09x = 245,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,860.65/506.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.81

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