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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.17, 698.14 and 381.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.17, 698.14 and 381.61 is: 526.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.17 : 698.14 = 381.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.17/698.14 = 381.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.17x = 698.14 × 381.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.17x = 266,419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,419.63/506.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.34

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