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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.57, 760.15 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.57, 760.15 and 332.82 is: 499.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.57 : 760.15 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.57/760.15 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.57x = 760.15 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.57x = 252,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,993.54/506.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.43

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