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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 759.26 and 284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 759.26 and 284.07 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 759.26 = 284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/759.26 = 284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 759.26 × 284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 215,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,681.57/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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