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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.30, 697.92 and 366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.30, 697.92 and 366.14 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.30 : 697.92 = 366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.30/697.92 = 366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.30x = 697.92 × 366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.30x = 255,536.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,536.43/506.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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