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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.58, 759.93 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.58, 759.93 and 323.79 is: 485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.58 : 759.93 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.58/759.93 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.58x = 759.93 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.58x = 246,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,057.73/506.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.72

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