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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 758.88 and 384.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 758.88 and 384.96 is: 576.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 758.88 = 384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/758.88 = 384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 758.88 × 384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 292,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,138.44/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.62

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