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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.71, 760.39 and 290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.71, 760.39 and 290.71 is: 436.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.71 : 760.39 = 290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.71/760.39 = 290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.71x = 760.39 × 290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.71x = 221,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,051.52/506.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.25

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