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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.72, 758.46 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.72, 758.46 and 360.11 is: 539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.72 : 758.46 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.72/758.46 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.72x = 758.46 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.72x = 273,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,129.03/506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.01

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