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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.18, 759.42 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.18, 759.42 and 352.04 is: 528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.18 : 759.42 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.18/759.42 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.18x = 759.42 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.18x = 267,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,346.22/506.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.16

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