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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.28, 759.45 and 246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.28, 759.45 and 246.49 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.28 : 759.45 = 246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.28/759.45 = 246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.28x = 759.45 × 246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.28x = 187,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,199.43/506.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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