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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.30, 760.08 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.30, 760.08 and 332.42 is: 499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.30 : 760.08 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.30/760.08 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.30x = 760.08 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.30x = 252,666.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,666.45/506.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.05

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