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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.77, 759.75 and 287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.77, 759.75 and 287.16 is: 430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.77 : 759.75 = 287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.77/759.75 = 287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.77x = 759.75 × 287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.77x = 218,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,169.38/506.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.51

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