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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.84, 761.13 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.84, 761.13 and 276.18 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.84 : 761.13 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.84/761.13 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.84x = 761.13 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.84x = 210,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,213.62/506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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