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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.40, 759.56 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.40, 759.56 and 385.32 is: 577.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.40 : 759.56 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.40/759.56 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.40x = 759.56 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.40x = 292,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,673.66/506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.95

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