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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.43, 760.15 and 351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.43, 760.15 and 351.82 is: 528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.43 : 760.15 = 351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.43/760.15 = 351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.43x = 760.15 × 351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.43x = 267,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,435.97/506.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.08

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