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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.39, 759.16 and 351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.39, 759.16 and 351.86 is: 527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.39 : 759.16 = 351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.39/759.16 = 351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.39x = 759.16 × 351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.39x = 267,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,112.48/506.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.49

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