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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.70, 758.64 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.70, 758.64 and 382.92 is: 573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.70 : 758.64 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.70/758.64 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.70x = 758.64 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.70x = 290,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,498.43/506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.31

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