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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.49, 699.48 and 375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.49, 699.48 and 375.27 is: 518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.49 : 699.48 = 375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.49/699.48 = 375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.49x = 699.48 × 375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.49x = 262,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,493.86/506.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.26

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