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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 696.56 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 696.56 and 364.88 is: 503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 696.56 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/696.56 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 696.56 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 254,160.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,160.81/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.29

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