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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.97, 760.56 and 287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.97, 760.56 and 287.70 is: 431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.97 : 760.56 = 287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.97/760.56 = 287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.97x = 760.56 × 287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.97x = 218,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,813.11/506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.61

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