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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.73, 759.75 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.73, 759.75 and 275.43 is: 412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.73 : 759.75 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.73/759.75 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.73x = 759.75 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.73x = 209,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,255.67/506.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.95

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