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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.86, 760.83 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.86, 760.83 and 290.50 is: 436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.86 : 760.83 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.86/760.83 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.86x = 760.83 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.86x = 221,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,021.12/506.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.06

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