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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 698.76 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 698.76 and 367.76 is: 507.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 698.76 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/698.76 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 698.76 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 256,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,975.98/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.86

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