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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.03, 697.50 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.03, 697.50 and 365.94 is: 504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.03 : 697.50 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.03/697.50 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.03x = 697.50 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.03x = 255,243.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,243.15/506.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.41

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