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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.52, 759.24 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.52, 759.24 and 250.02 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.52 : 759.24 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.52/759.24 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.52x = 759.24 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.52x = 189,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,825.18/506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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