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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.69, 758.71 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.69, 758.71 and 301.40 is: 451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.69 : 758.71 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.69/758.71 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.69x = 758.71 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.69x = 228,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,675.19/506.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.31

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