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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.72, 698.20 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.72, 698.20 and 366.32 is: 504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.72 : 698.20 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.72/698.20 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.72x = 698.20 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.72x = 255,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,764.62/506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.75

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