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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.82, 759.97 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.82, 759.97 and 246.84 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.82 : 759.97 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.82/759.97 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.82x = 759.97 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.82x = 187,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,590.99/506.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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