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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.43, 758.22 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.43, 758.22 and 323.37 is: 484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.43 : 758.22 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.43/758.22 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.43x = 758.22 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.43x = 245,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,185.60/506.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.15

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