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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.84, 696.34 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.84, 696.34 and 374.60 is: 515.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.84 : 696.34 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.84/696.34 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.84x = 696.34 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.84x = 260,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,848.96/505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.67

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