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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.88, 699.12 and 392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.88, 699.12 and 392.90 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.88 : 699.12 = 392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.88/699.12 = 392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.88x = 699.12 × 392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.88x = 274,680.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,680.75/506.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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