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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.30, 759.45 and 365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.30, 759.45 and 365.06 is: 547.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.30 : 759.45 = 365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.30/759.45 = 365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.30x = 759.45 × 365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.30x = 277,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,240.11/506.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.58

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