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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.73, 759.98 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.73, 759.98 and 263.13 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.73 : 759.98 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.73/759.98 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.73x = 759.98 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.73x = 199,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,971.35/506.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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