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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.12, 699.78 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.12, 699.78 and 506.52 is: 697.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.12 : 699.78 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.12/699.78 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.12x = 699.78 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.12x = 354,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,452.57/508.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.58

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