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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.34, 699.06 and 366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.34, 699.06 and 366.91 is: 506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.34 : 699.06 = 366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.34/699.06 = 366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.34x = 699.06 × 366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.34x = 256,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,492.10/506.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.56

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