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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 759.50 and 370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 759.50 and 370.35 is: 555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 759.50 = 370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/759.50 = 370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 759.50 × 370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 281,278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,278.97/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.19

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