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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.74, 698.48 and 366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.74, 698.48 and 366.87 is: 505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.74 : 698.48 = 366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.74/698.48 = 366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.74x = 698.48 × 366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.74x = 256,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,251.36/506.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.69

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