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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.66, 759.98 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.66, 759.98 and 290.25 is: 435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.66 : 759.98 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.66/759.98 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.66x = 759.98 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.66x = 220,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,584.92/506.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.38

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