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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.94, 698.13 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.94, 698.13 and 366.72 is: 505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.94 : 698.13 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.94/698.13 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.94x = 698.13 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.94x = 256,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,018.23/506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.03

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