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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.34, 759.96 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.34, 759.96 and 275.46 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.34 : 759.96 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.34/759.96 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.34x = 759.96 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.34x = 209,334.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,334.70/506.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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