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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.78, 760.89 and 287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.78, 760.89 and 287.84 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.78 : 760.89 = 287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.78/760.89 = 287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.78x = 760.89 × 287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.78x = 219,012.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,012.77/506.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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