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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.33, 758.59 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.33, 758.59 and 275.07 is: 412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.33 : 758.59 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.33/758.59 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.33x = 758.59 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.33x = 208,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,665.35/506.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.11

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