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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.24, 696.50 and 380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.24, 696.50 and 380.90 is: 525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.24 : 696.50 = 380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.24/696.50 = 380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.24x = 696.50 × 380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.24x = 265,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,298.12/505.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.10

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