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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.19, 697.64 and 374.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.19, 697.64 and 374.97 is: 516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.19 : 697.64 = 374.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.19/697.64 = 374.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.19x = 697.64 × 374.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.19x = 261,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,592.20/506.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.79

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