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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.56, 760.64 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.56, 760.64 and 315.04 is: 473.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.56 : 760.64 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.56/760.64 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.56x = 760.64 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.56x = 239,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,632.03/506.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.06

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