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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.96, 697.51 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.96, 697.51 and 396.24 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.96 : 697.51 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.96/697.51 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.96x = 697.51 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.96x = 276,380.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,380.37/506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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