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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.57, 760.34 and 246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.57, 760.34 and 246.71 is: 370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.57 : 760.34 = 246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.57/760.34 = 246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.57x = 760.34 × 246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.57x = 187,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,578.45/506.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.29

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