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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.69, 698.32 and 375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.69, 698.32 and 375.47 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.69 : 698.32 = 375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.69/698.32 = 375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.69x = 698.32 × 375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.69x = 262,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,198.21/506.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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