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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.23, 758.86 and 274.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.23, 758.86 and 274.78 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.23 : 758.86 = 274.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.23/758.86 = 274.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.23x = 758.86 × 274.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.23x = 208,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,519.55/506.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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