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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.43, 758.85 and 368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.43, 758.85 and 368.83 is: 552.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.43 : 758.85 = 368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.43/758.85 = 368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.43x = 758.85 × 368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.43x = 279,886.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,886.65/506.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.67

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