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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.96, 760.20 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.96, 760.20 and 287.52 is: 431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.96 : 760.20 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.96/760.20 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.96x = 760.20 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.96x = 218,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,572.70/506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.14

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