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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.20, 698.88 and 366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.20, 698.88 and 366.78 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.20 : 698.88 = 366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.20/698.88 = 366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.20x = 698.88 × 366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.20x = 256,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,333.37/506.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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