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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.84, 699.64 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.84, 699.64 and 382.52 is: 528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.84 : 699.64 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.84/699.64 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.84x = 699.64 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.84x = 267,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,627.09/506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.04

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