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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.76, 759.24 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.76, 759.24 and 300.72 is: 450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.76 : 759.24 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.76/759.24 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.76x = 759.24 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.76x = 228,318.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,318.65/506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.55

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