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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.87, 759.51 and 382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.87, 759.51 and 382.89 is: 573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.87 : 759.51 = 382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.87/759.51 = 382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.87x = 759.51 × 382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.87x = 290,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,803.07/506.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.72

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