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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.93, 760.16 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.93, 760.16 and 301.55 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.93 : 760.16 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.93/760.16 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.93x = 760.16 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.93x = 229,223.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,223.20/506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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