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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.53, 758.45 and 274.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.53, 758.45 and 274.33 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.53 : 758.45 = 274.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.53/758.45 = 274.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.53x = 758.45 × 274.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.53x = 208,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,065.59/506.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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