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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.93, 760.41 and 361.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.93, 760.41 and 361.34 is: 542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.93 : 760.41 = 361.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.93/760.41 = 361.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.93x = 760.41 × 361.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.93x = 274,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,762.75/506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.01

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