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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.22, 759.32 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.22, 759.32 and 276.57 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.22 : 759.32 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.22/759.32 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.22x = 759.32 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.22x = 210,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,003.75/506.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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