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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.74, 759.43 and 275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.74, 759.43 and 275.62 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.74 : 759.43 = 275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.74/759.43 = 275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.74x = 759.43 × 275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.74x = 209,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,312.54/506.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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