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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 759.04 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 759.04 and 362.08 is: 542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 759.04 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/759.04 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 759.04 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 274,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,833.20/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.46

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