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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.15, 759.59 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.15, 759.59 and 323.99 is: 486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.15 : 759.59 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.15/759.59 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.15x = 759.59 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.15x = 246,094.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,094.96/506.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.21

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