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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.61, 759.24 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.61, 759.24 and 287.01 is: 430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.61 : 759.24 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.61/759.24 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.61x = 759.24 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.61x = 217,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,909.47/506.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.13

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