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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.12, 758.43 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.12, 758.43 and 275.13 is: 412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.12 : 758.43 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.12/758.43 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.12x = 758.43 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.12x = 208,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,666.85/506.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.29

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