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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.16, 758.40 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.16, 758.40 and 289.20 is: 433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.16 : 758.40 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.16/758.40 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.16x = 758.40 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.16x = 219,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,329.28/506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.32

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