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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.83, 760.13 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.83, 760.13 and 246.57 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.83 : 760.13 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.83/760.13 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.83x = 760.13 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.83x = 187,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,425.62/506.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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