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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.92, 760.94 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.92, 760.94 and 363.28 is: 545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.92 : 760.94 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.92/760.94 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.92x = 760.94 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.92x = 276,434.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,434.28/506.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.32

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