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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 760.08 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 760.08 and 363.44 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 760.08 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/760.08 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 760.08 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 276,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,243.48/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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