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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.84, 697.72 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.84, 697.72 and 375.60 is: 517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.84 : 697.72 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.84/697.72 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.84x = 697.72 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.84x = 262,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,063.63/506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.05

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