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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.88, 699.30 and 382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.88, 699.30 and 382.26 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.88 : 699.30 = 382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.88/699.30 = 382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.88x = 699.30 × 382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.88x = 267,314.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,314.42/506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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