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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.52, 698.63 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.52, 698.63 and 382.19 is: 527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.52 : 698.63 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.52/698.63 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.52x = 698.63 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.52x = 267,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,004.00/506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.13

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