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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.72, 758 and 476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.72, 758 and 476 is: 712.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.72 : 758 = 476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.72/758 = 476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.72x = 758 × 476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.72x = 360,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,808/506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.05

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