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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.68, 760.24 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.68, 760.24 and 250.18 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.68 : 760.24 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.68/760.24 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.68x = 760.24 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.68x = 190,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,196.84/506.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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