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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.82, 761.60 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.82, 761.60 and 275.88 is: 414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.82 : 761.60 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.82/761.60 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.82x = 761.60 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.82x = 210,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,108.30/506.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.56

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