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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.57, 759.87 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.57, 759.87 and 287.06 is: 430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.57 : 759.87 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.57/759.87 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.57x = 759.87 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.57x = 218,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,124.48/506.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.60

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