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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.79, 697.46 and 396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.79, 697.46 and 396.23 is: 545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.79 : 697.46 = 396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.79/697.46 = 396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.79x = 697.46 × 396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.79x = 276,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,349.11/506.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.29

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