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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.65, 759.62 and 275.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.65, 759.62 and 275.65 is: 413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.65 : 759.62 = 275.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.65/759.62 = 275.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.65x = 759.62 × 275.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.65x = 209,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,385.45/506.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.27

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