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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.96, 760.67 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.96, 760.67 and 290.54 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.96 : 760.67 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.96/760.67 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.96x = 760.67 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.96x = 221,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,005.06/506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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