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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.15, 760.57 and 275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.15, 760.57 and 275.21 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.15 : 760.57 = 275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.15/760.57 = 275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.15x = 760.57 × 275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.15x = 209,311.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,311.98/506.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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