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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.92, 697.76 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.92, 697.76 and 365.76 is: 504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.92 : 697.76 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.92/697.76 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.92x = 697.76 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.92x = 255,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,212.70/505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.45

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