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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.25, 697.41 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.25, 697.41 and 375.03 is: 516.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.25 : 697.41 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.25/697.41 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.25x = 697.41 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.25x = 261,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,549.67/506.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.64

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