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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.73, 759.73 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.73, 759.73 and 243.06 is: 364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.73 : 759.73 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.73/759.73 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.73x = 759.73 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.73x = 184,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,659.97/506.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.41

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