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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.30, 698.20 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.30, 698.20 and 395.73 is: 545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.30 : 698.20 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.30/698.20 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.30x = 698.20 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.30x = 276,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,298.69/506.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.72

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