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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.20, 759.51 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.20, 759.51 and 275.25 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.20 : 759.51 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.20/759.51 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.20x = 759.51 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.20x = 209,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,055.13/506.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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