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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.06, 697.92 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.06, 697.92 and 367.10 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.06 : 697.92 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.06/697.92 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.06x = 697.92 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.06x = 256,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,206.43/506.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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