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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 760.86 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 760.86 and 376.68 is: 565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 760.86 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/760.86 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 760.86 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 286,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,600.74/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.69

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