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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.56, 758.54 and 301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.56, 758.54 and 301.27 is: 451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.56 : 758.54 = 301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.56/758.54 = 301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.56x = 758.54 × 301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.56x = 228,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,525.35/506.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.13

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