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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.83, 697.64 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.83, 697.64 and 366.72 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.83 : 697.64 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.83/697.64 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.83x = 697.64 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.83x = 255,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,838.54/506.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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